Residents in the City of Big Rapids along with Big Rapids and Green Townships said “Yes” to renew a Big Rapids Public Schools millage proposal during Tuesday's election.

The 18-mill renewal voters passed 693-244 provides $3.5 million in operating funds for BRPS, which pays for teachers, staff, textbooks and classroom supplies.

Meanwhile up in Lake County, voters in the Baldwin Community School district said “no” to a 20-year $9.9 million dollar bond proposal.

Voters declined the proposal by a narrow margin Tuesday 394-321.

The millage proposal would have provided funding to Baldwin Community Schools to allow them to upgrade facilities in the district and provide new technology for its students.